Intro
Messy Marv and Berner Lyrics


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You know why I'm here
It took them eighty million dollars and three layin' cases
And seven rats that kill a hundred people in witness protection program
To finally, finally frame me, you understand?
That could've happened to me

We gotta, we gotta defeat these people
Don't let them defeat us
And mistrace, it's not done




It's us defeating us

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Messy Marv and Berner's song "Intro" convey a sense of paranoia and defiance present in many songs within the gangsta rap genre. The artist begins by posing a rhetorical question and stating that he knows exactly why he is present, implying that he is under attack from external forces. He then cites a series of conspiratorial events that seem to have targeted him specifically, including multi-million dollar investigations, witness protection program deaths, and the framing of his character. The artist believes that the only way to "defeat these people" is by galvanizing his community and rallying against a common enemy. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to band together and fight against what the artist perceives to be a corrupt system.


Furthermore, as with much of Messy Marv and Berner's music, the lyrics found in "Intro" often reference the harsher realities of life on the streets. The artists touch on themes such as violence, betrayal, and poverty, which are all common subjects within the genre. In this instance, the lyrics are suggestive of a targeted attack against the artist and highlight the danger inherent in the lifestyle that is often celebrated within gangsta rap.


Line by Line Meaning

You know why I'm here
I have a clear purpose for being here and you should understand it.


It took them eighty million dollars and three layin' cases
These people spent a huge amount of money and put together three false charges against me.


And seven rats that kill a hundred people in witness protection program
They even used seven criminals who killed a hundred people in a witness protection program to make the case against me.


To finally, finally frame me, you understand?
After all their scheming and planning, they were finally able to frame me. Do you get it?


That could've happened to me
This injustice could have happened to anyone, but it happened to me.


We gotta, we gotta defeat these people
We need to work together to defeat these corrupt individuals. It's a must.


Don't let them defeat us
We can't let them win and beat us. We have to stay strong.


And mistrace, it's not done
We need to be careful and not leave any trace behind. It's not over yet.


It's us defeating us
Ultimately, it's up to us to come together and defeat the corruption within our own community.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gilbert Milam Jr., John Gotti

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